The One Shampoo Dermatologists Say You Should STOP Using Because It Makes Your Hair Fall Out

Drying Alcohols

When it comes to haircare, alcohol is talked about a lot. However, it can be confusing to understand what exactly the problem is--mostly because not all alcohols are bad for your hair. It's only drying alcohols can damage your scalp and hair health. According to WebMD, you should avoid isopropyl alcohol, propanol, propyl alcohol, and SD alcohol 40, especially if you have dry hair.

However, fatty alcohols (cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol) can actually be good for your hair. WebMD explains, "Fatty alcohols also known as 'oily' condition your locks."

With that in mind, if you are struggling with hair loss and shedding recently, taking a closer look at the products you use (and eliminating any with drying harmful ingredients) can help.

Switching to all-natural and alcohol-free brands can also be a good step in the right direction (especially if you do not want to be constantly reading the back of your shampoo bottles).